limer

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[–] limer@lemmy.ml 6 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

I have noticed in the anglosphere that a significant percentage of mainstream reporters and journalists are what used to be called “independently wealthy”.

I guess it’s always been that way, but I think it’s more so now

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 6 points 19 hours ago

Where I am at (Texas) I find it in many sugar free yoghurts

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 day ago

Billy Mitchell… a navel history YouTube did a well rounded episode of this that I liked a lot .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Srkaef3daI

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 74 points 1 day ago (10 children)

There are other studies using humans, see https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/erythritol-cardiovascular-events

This sugar substitute is going to be the asbestos of sweeteners in the next few decades. And I find it remarkable it is in so many foods.

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago

Also, I don’t know much about it. Probably this was unexpected and a mystery to many at the time. I’m sure there are fascinating details. Probably a good book to read also..

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

You say that like that is bad

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 days ago (6 children)

In all fairness: economics are hard and we only understand inflationary practices now after watching that first.

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Today on balanced news we ask the question: is fire hot? We will listen to one expert who declares most dumpster fires don’t exist.

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago

They sign other papers in addition to receiving salary.

Usually with very low salary one expects other compensation, besides money: but performing arts and other categories allow legal creativity.

If More questions I may be wrong, such as exact details. But have seen this in real life ( although not me) . Should consult legal expert in Texas state law

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago

She was always well off and very connected.

Not many authors can force that kind of book deal, giving that sort of percentage, on their very first book. That took serious pull.

Additionally, some people, including me, suspect her books co-authored. And there are excellent reasons why the other authors are not publicly known. But that is only a theory

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Salary in Texas avoids all that, I can hire you for a salary of 1$ a year and demand you work 60 hours. But you can quit any time

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